Sturminster Newton

I have been with NFU Mutual since 2007 and with over 20 years' experience on a family farm I enjoy my role as NFU Group Secretary and NFU Mutual Sturminster Newton Agent. I specialise in commercial insurance for farming, agriculture and all other types of rural insurance. I also work with a number of non farming commercial customers in retail, property owner and tradesman. I am passionate about developing links with local businesses and we have hosted a number of events in Sturminster Newton to support this.

I have worked with NFU Mutual for over 18 years, so I have wealth of experience in helping both farming and commercial customers. My role now as an NFU Group Secretary as well as an NFU Mutual Agent allows me to help build long term business relationships with both our new and existing farming and agricultural clients along with our new and existing commercial customers in retail, property owners and tradesman.

I joined the Sturminster Newton team in June 2009 after 7 years' previous experience with an insurance broker. I am a member of our private client team supporting our growing number of high net worth clients. I am also licensed to advise new and existing customers on both personal and commercial insurances including, tradesman, property owners, commercial buildings, employers and public liability as well as personal insurances such as buildings and contents, car, commercial vehicles and tractor insurance. I also take the lead role in handling claims within our office.

I joined the Sturminster Newton office straight from school in 2012 and since then have completed extensive training both under business administration and customer service apprenticeship schemes and also internally with NFU Mutual. My role is to work with new and existing customers regarding motor, personal and some business insurance. This allows me to set up and make changes to policies such as buildings and contents, car, tractor and commercial vehicles. I am also able to assist with tradesman insurance and property owners’ policies for landlords.

I joined the Sturminster Newton office in 2011 with 4 years’ experience with a local broker in Sherborne. As an insurance adviser I work with new and existing customers to discuss all their insurance needs. This can range from a bespoke commercial insurance policy to a horse policy and everything in between. In my current role I am focusing on commercial insurance such as property owners, tradesman, manufacturers and wholesalers, retailers, commercial property as well personal insurance for: buildings and contents, vehicles, horse and horsebox insurances. I am also licensed to advise and support our private clients.

I have been a member of the team at Sturminster Newton since 2002. I help existing customers regarding home, motor and home insurance making renewal changes and mid-term adjustments.

In 2017 I celebrated 16 years with NFU Mutual with much of that time in a customer facing role at Sturminster Newton. Working with both new and existing customers, I deal with a wide range of insurance products for farming and commercial customers such as, property owners, tradesman, manufacturers and wholesalers, retailers as well as personal insurance for homes, vehicles, horse and horsebox insurances. I am also trained to handle claims queries.

As Agency Manager my role is to ensure the smooth running of the office whilst still working with new and existing customers regarding business, motor and personal insurance. I set up and make changes to policies such as household buildings and contents, car, tractor, business, commercial vehicles and horse policies. I also ensure we fully meet and exceed the increasing levels of regulatory compliance that the insurance industry faces.

As an Insurance Adviser my role is to work with new and existing customers regarding motor and personal insurance. This allows me to set up and make changes to policies such as household buildings and contents, car, tractor, commercial vehicles and horse policies. I am also one of the designated Claims Handlers within the Sturminster Newton team.

As an Insurance Adviser my role is to work with new and existing customers regarding motor and personal insurance. This allows me to set up and make changes to policies such as household buildings and contents, car, tractor and commercial vehicles. I am a member of our private client team so I take a particular interest in supporting clients with high value property and personal assets that require a bespoke insurance solution.

I am responsible for the accounts department. As an accounts supervisor, I work with our new and existing customers to ensure that any payments process is working correctly this includes direct debit instructions, bank transfers, refunds and payments. I also support the office with marketing & advertising.

I provide administrative support to the agents and team colleagues, helping to ensure the Sturminster Newton office runs smoothly and efficiently.

I recently re-joined the Sturminster Newton team and am completing my training so that I can help our existing business/farming customers with their current and future insurance needs.

I have recently joined the Sturminster Newton team. I am completing my training so that I can help new and existing customers regarding motor and personal insurance.

I joined NFU Mutual Sturminster Newton in July 2019 as a Bespoke Insurance Consultant bringing with me 15 years of banking experience.  I offer face-to-face advice regarding insurance products for high value homes. Away from the office you will find me spending time with my friends and family as well as being a School Governor at my son’s primary school.

Kristian Payne is NFU Mutual’s Financial Adviser for the Sturminster Newton agency. Kristian can help you put the right financial plan in place to support your goals throughout life, providing the help you need with life cover, protection, pensions and investments. He can offer personal and business financial reviews with professional and friendly advice for your financial planning needs.